UN recognizes country's efforts to combat poverty and hunger

Eradicating hunger and poverty in an increasingly wealthy world is probably humanity's most meaningful task.

The international community has never stopped in this endeavor. Halving the proportion of undernourished people since 1990 before this year's deadline marks one of the world's most courageous efforts.

The ambitious target, part of the Millennium Development Goals, was set by the World Food Summit in 1996.